1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

25 October 1885

Federal decree regarding the partial amendment of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (economy and alcohol issue)
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 230,250 59.39%
No 157,463 40.61%
Valid votes 387,713 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 387,713 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 641,689 60.42%

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1885.[1] The constitutional amendments were approved by 59% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7